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Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom to Host Iron Menace Ride for a Cause Event to Benefit Eagles Autism Foundation

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Dorney Park is hosting an Iron Menace Ride for a Cause event benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation on Friday, April 19, from 5pm – 9pm at Dorney Park.

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  • Dorney Park is hosting an Iron Menace Ride for a Cause event benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation on Friday, April 19, from 5pm – 9pm at Dorney Park.
  • Dorney Park has chosen the Eagles Autism Foundation to be the charitable beneficiary for this event.
  • “Dorney Park is proud to share the spotlight created by excitement and enthusiasm for our new roller coaster Iron Menace with the Eagles Autism Foundation,” said Dorney Park Vice President and General Manager Jessica Naderman.
  • Dorney Park and the Eagles Autism Foundation are partnering with illustrator and Allentown artist Ryan Lynn.

PetSmart Celebrates Launch of New Loyalty Program with the Ultimate Form of Loyalty -- Tattoos

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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PHOENIX, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent survey uncovered that 49% of pet parents have, or know someone who has, a tattoo they regret. However, a majority of those with regrets would not regret a tattoo of their pet,* which is why PetSmart is celebrating the launch of the new Treats Rewards loyalty program with the ultimate form of loyalty — tattoos.

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  • However, a majority of those with regrets would not regret a tattoo of their pet,* which is why PetSmart is celebrating the launch of the new Treats Rewards loyalty program with the ultimate form of loyalty — tattoos.
  • "Tattoos are the ultimate form of loyalty, but we know that sometimes the thing you thought you'd want to commemorate forever turns out to be…not so forever.
  • With more than 67 million loyalty members, the upgraded program will give pet parents more rewards than ever before.
  • "The new PetSmart Treats Rewards program offers more ways to engage, save and discover the extraordinary value that comes from being part of the program.

Charity Navigator Launches Women's Advocacy List for Women's History Month

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Friday, March 29, 2024
Charitable organization, Politics, Life, Education, Participation, Organic, Women's History Month, Netflix, Charity Navigator, Regina King

NEW YORK, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, has created a list of best charities focused on Women's Advocacy to honor the legacy of women's rights trailblazer Shirley Chisholm. This list debuts during Women's History Month, inspired in part by Netflix's "Shirley," which tells the story of the first Black congresswoman and political icon, Shirley Chisholm, and her trailblazing 1972 presidential campaign. The film was produced by Royal Ties Productions and Participant and is available to stream now on Netflix.

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  • NEW YORK, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator , the nation's largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, has created a list of best charities focused on Women's Advocacy to honor the legacy of women's rights trailblazer Shirley Chisholm.
  • This list debuts during Women's History Month, inspired in part by Netflix's " Shirley ," which tells the story of the first Black congresswoman and political icon, Shirley Chisholm, and her trailblazing 1972 presidential campaign.
  • The Women's Advocacy Best Charities List , developed in collaboration with Participant, features nonprofit organizations aligned with Chisholm's passions for labor rights and education that have earned prestigious four-star ratings on Charity Navigator.
  • "Shirley Chisholm was a true pioneer in the advancement of Black women in politics," says Laura Andes, Chief Programs Officer at Charity Navigator.

ALTA Good Deeds Foundation Awards $132K in Grants

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation , a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by ALTA , the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, today announced the recipients of $132,000 in grants.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation , a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by ALTA , the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, today announced the recipients of $132,000 in grants.
  • "By providing grants to community nonprofits, title insurance professionals and the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation are able to make a huge impact."
  • To see an example of the types of charitable organizations that receive grants from the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation, click here .
  • The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation was launched in 2020 to bolster the charitable efforts of ALTA members.

Celebree School Raises $215,000 for Children's Hospitals Across the Country

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Culture, McDonald House, Leukemia, Partnership, Education, Research, Disability studies, Child, Infant, University, Charitable organization, UMMS, Aftercare, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Entrepreneurship, Curriculum, Social skills, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Parent, School, Toy

BALTIMORE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs, announced a record-breaking philanthropic year, with over $215,000 raised and donated to medical centers across the country that support children of all ages. The donation amount represents the collective fundraising efforts of Celebree, Caliday, and the Huffman Family foundation.  

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  • With philanthropic efforts at the forefront of Celebree School's focus, thousands of children will receive medical care and support from the contributions.
  • Celebree franchisee, Kate Mulcahy matched the Celebree School Enterprise donation of $10,000 to the Children's National Hospital, leading to a donation of $20,000.
  • In Boston, Celebree School donated $12,500 to the Boston's Children Hospital for a charity event where the team was able to tour the hospital with Celebree School franchisees, Nick and Nikki Foundas.
  • In 2024 Celebree School aims to beat its record of $215,000 by reaching for the total donations to exceed $225,000.

PetSmart Charities Teams Up with Hill's Pet Nutrition for National Adoption Week, Celebrating 30 Years of Pet Adoptions

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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PHOENIX, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate 30 years of helping adoptable pets find loving families, PetSmart Charities® – the leading funder of animal welfare in the U.S. – challenged all PetSmart U.S. stores and their local shelter/rescue partners to each find new homes for 30 pets in 30 days during National Adoption Week (March 18-24, 2024) alongside Hill's Pet Nutrition.

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  • As PetSmart Charities inches closer to its 11 millionth in-store pet adoption, Hill's Pet Nutrition has joined forces to sponsor PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week this year.
  • In addition to sponsoring this event, Hill's is also the official feeding sponsor of PetSmart Charities, providing food to all the Adoption Centers in PetSmart stores across the United States.
  • Hill's and PetSmart Charities share a commitment to helping pets find loving families and to strengthening the bond between pets and their people.
  • During PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week, potential pet parents will have the chance to interact with adoptable pets from local shelters, including cats, kittens, dogs, puppies and small pets at PetSmart stores.

Wish Farms and Publix Super Markets Collaborate for a Good Cause

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Food bank, Hunger, Volunteering, Farm, Food, Food security, Charitable organization, Heart, Meal, Food industry

RALEIGH, N.C., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Plant City, FL based berry grower-shipper Wish Farms, is proud to announce a collaboration with Publix Super Markets and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

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  • Volunteers from Wish Farms, Publix, and the Food Bank were on hand to distribute fresh produce and present a $10,000 check from the Wish Farms Family Foundation.
  • RALEIGH, N.C., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Plant City, FL based berry grower-shipper Wish Farms, is proud to announce a collaboration with Publix Super Markets and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
  • Volunteers from Wish Farms, Publix, and the Food Bank were on hand to distribute fresh produce and present a $10,000 check from the Wish Farms Family Foundation.
  • Publix Super Markets Charities remains committed to serving the communities in which Publix operates.

Lexitas Launches Lexitas Employee Assistance Fund (LEAF) to Support Employees Facing Hardships 

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Charitable organization, LEAF, Insurance, Multimedia, Corporation

The Lexitas Employee Assistance Fund builds on Lexitas' SPIRITED Values and commitment to supporting employees who are experiencing hardship.

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  • The Lexitas Employee Assistance Fund builds on Lexitas' SPIRITED Values and commitment to supporting employees who are experiencing hardship.
  • "From corporate philanthropy to employee giving, and volunteering, businesses are striving to be the difference for their employees and their communities."
  • Over time, the fund will be sustained with a combination of donations from Lexitas and employees.
  • Founded in 1987, Lexitas is a leading national provider of legal and corporate support services to law firms, corporations, and insurance companies.

International Experts Gather at CLAP@JC Conference in Hong Kong to Discuss Career & Life Development for Youth in 21st Century Digital Era

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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He highlighted that society has now begun to embrace a diversity of choices when it comes to defining a fulfilling and fulfilled life.

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  • He highlighted that society has now begun to embrace a diversity of choices when it comes to defining a fulfilling and fulfilled life.
  • he shared results from the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), highlighting findings related to the well-being and career development of Hong Kong students.
  • A systematised CLD framework, "Hong Kong Benchmarks for Career & Life Development" (HKBM) has been developed and benchmarked against global best-practice and is now being implemented in one-third of Hong Kong secondary schools and over 115 non-profit youth centres.
  • Thus far, CLAP@JC has engaged 122 local secondary schools, 115 nonprofit youth-service units, and 3,700 employers in its network.

Mountain America Partners in Building the New Ronald McDonald House

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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The Leading with Love campaign is a significant fundraising effort that demonstrates Mountain America’s continued commitment to the vision and mission of RMHC.

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  • The Leading with Love campaign is a significant fundraising effort that demonstrates Mountain America’s continued commitment to the vision and mission of RMHC.
  • “We are honored to partner with Ronald McDonald House Charities to support the Ronald McDonald Family Room at the new Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital in Lehi,” said Sterling Nielsen, president and CEO of Mountain America Credit Union.
  • In fact, this Ronald McDonald Family Room is the fourth Ronald McDonald Family Room program located directly inside Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospitals.
  • For more information about Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area, please visit: https://www.rmhcslc.org/
    For more information about the new Miller Campus of Primary Children’s Hospital, please visit: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/primary-childrens/about/lehi-campus